School Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and provide nursing care to students with illness or injury during the school day.
• Administer medications and manage acute and chronic health conditions, including allergies and individualized care plans.
• Conduct and follow up on required health screenings, including vision, hearing, growth, and immunization compliance.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and healthcare providers to support student health and well-being.
• Monitor student illnesses, communicable diseases, and attendance related to health concerns.
• Maintain electronic student health records and ensure accurate documentation.

Health Program Administration

• Develop, implement, and maintain school health policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, state immunization requirements, and school health regulations.
• Maintain confidential student medical records.
• Manage health office supplies, first-aid equipment, and inventory.
• Prepare annual health office budget recommendations.

Health Education & Wellness

• Promote healthy lifestyle practices among students, families, and staff.
• Support health education initiatives, including wellness, first aid, suicide prevention, and age-appropriate health education.
• Coordinate CPR, AED, and First Aid certification and training programs for faculty and staff.
• Assist with student CPR education programs.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Promote a safe and healthy school environment.
• Participate in health and safety committees and emergency preparedness planning.
• Support after-school programs, field trips, camps, and overnight events by coordinating medical planning and emergency preparedness.